Lascaux Cave, Paleolithic people made it around 10,000 B.C. I think...
I believe that the oldest one found is in a cave in Lascaux, France, estimated to be 16,000 years old
The oldest known cave is the Cave of El Castillo in Spain, which has been dated to be around 40,800 years old based on cave paintings found inside.
Homo sapiens made cave paintings as a form of communication, storytelling, and possibly for ritualistic or spiritual purposes. These paintings served as a way to document their environment, express their beliefs, and leave a mark for future generations.
Yes, Homo sapiens have been known to create art on cave walls. Examples of this can be seen in various archaeological sites around the world, with some of the oldest dating back tens of thousands of years. These cave paintings give us insight into the artistic and cultural practices of early humans.
There is no evidence to suggest that Homo habilis made cave paintings. Cave paintings are generally attributed to more advanced species of hominids, such as Homo sapiens and Neanderthals. Homo habilis, an early human species, lived around 2.1 to 1.5 million years ago and is known for its stone tool technology rather than artistic expression.
Homo sapiens sapiens conducted cave paintings in various locations around the world, including Altamira in Spain, Lascaux in France, and Chauvet in France. These early humans utilized caves as protected spaces for their artistic expression.
Chauvet cave paintings.
Cave paintings, I believe.
Chauvet cave paintings.
the Altamira cave painting
chauvet cave paintings
The Venus of Willendorf is a figurine made between about 28,000 and 25,000 BCE. The cave paintings of Lascaux are 17,000 years BP or before present time.
30,000 b.C.e
The Chauvet Cave is unique because it contains a vast array and unique collection of cave paintings dated up to 32,000 years old which makes them the oldest cave paintings in the world.
1337 million years ago
Just announced today is an ivory carving dating back 35,000 years (Estimated) - found in Germany.
There are cave paintings in France which may be 30 000 years old.
They are both cave paintings